Summary: Under the direction of the RN, responsible for answering phones and greeting visitors and patients. Take orders off the chart or EMR, transfer information into the Kardex, and basic nursing assistant duties. Additional responsibilities include making the Ward Clerk/CNA schedule, leading the Ward Clerk/CNA meetings, maintaining file cabinets, and delegation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

• Assist with patients ADLs including but not limited to: delivering meals, turning and ambulating patients, refilling water, and providing snacks.
  
  Obtain vital signs and report abnormal results to RN
  
  Assist with registering ED patients
  
  Review ED charts for completed insurance information and demographics.
  
  Obtain EKGs, accu-checks as directed by RN
  
  Ensure all hospital forms are being completed in a timely manner
  
  Prepare all charts and charges for delivery to medical records
  
  Assist the RN and other staff as needed
  
  Complete CNA/Ward Clerk meeting
  
  Delegate tasks as appropriate
  
  Maintain file cabinets, ensure all forms are stocked and updated
  
  Projects as delegated by Director of Nursing
  
• Practice the proper fire, safety and disaster procedures as set forth by SMC.
• Participate in all quality, safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Uphold confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times and report violations to the Privacy Officer.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of the Saunders Medical Center’s Compliance Program, including, but not limited to the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, all Saunders Medical Center-wide policies for compliance, and compliance plans affecting specific duties and responsibilities.
• Participate in all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by Saunders Medical Center policy and as requested by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy; team orientation; professionalism; trust; personal honesty and integrity; and a demonstration of placing others in a place of high value and treating them with dignity and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Disclosure Statement

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Education and/or Experience

At least 2 years of CNA experience, preferably in the hospital setting

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificates Licenses, Registrations

Current and unrestricted Nebraska CNA license

Current BLS

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and follow written and oral instructions and possess positive skills in communication. Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, visitors, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate at the level necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral, written, diagram or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must sit frequently and spend long periods of time examining documents. The employee must stand, reach with arms and hands and occasionally lift, push or pull XX pounds. The employee must occasionally walk and climb or balance.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Attendance is essential and required for a successful working environment.